Take a closer look at our stats, accolades and facts that reflect why Clarkson delivers a great return on education; how our mission, vision, values and plans for the future honor our history; the university leaders who bring perspective and expertise to our boundary-spanning education; and our appreciation of a global community that compels us to engage in solutions and innovative technologies to create real wealth for society.

Wanted: Competitive collaborators, thinkers, doers, dreamers and believers who want to go beyond the status quo and join teams creating what’s next. The Clarkson experience is designed for talented and ambitious students who want a hands-on and global ready education. The results lead to accelerated career opportunities, rewarding and creative personal lives, and deep lifetime connections. Are you ready? Meet our admissions team and explore your options.

Get publicity for your story or check out our news releases, Clarkson news clips, social media conversations, photo galleries and extensive calendar of on and off campus events, meetings, symposia, sports and more. See why at Clarkson we are the place and time to defy convention by continually asking “What’s next?” The answers can come from anywhere—undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, staff and alumni—and we expect (and respect) the unexpected.

Clarkson takes a strong interest in the success of your student. It starts with our academic program. We're ranked as a top national university by U.S. News & World Report, and with 3,000 students, we are one of the smallest schools in that category. That means your student will receive more personal attention in our rigorous program. We also want all of our students to pursue their life goals. That's why we emphasize spanning boundaries. Students are not limited to one department, one field of study or a single extracurricular activity. With a curiosity that crosses disciplines, our students often explore various interests.

That could be why one out of every seven Clarkson graduates is a CEO, vice president, or owns a company.

You will want to visit campus life to find out more ways your son or daughter can get involved, and also spend some time in our residence life to find out about living and dining facilities. You might be interested in our Career Center where we detail the co-op and internship opportunities, and where you can see the names of some of the more than 150 companies that visit campus each year. You may also want to get involved in our Parents Association, which promotes active parent involvement in the University.

But the first thing we encourage you to do is come to Potsdam and take a look at the University in person. We think you will like what you see.